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S4E3 | The I is Made of Paper

The Paris Review

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Exploring Taboos: Sharon Olds Reads Poems from 'Satan Says'

Sharon Olds reads poems from her book 'Satan Says' and discusses the use of curse words, breaking silence, and exploring societal taboos in her work. The chapter also explores themes of marriage, motherhood, and the liberation found in writing.

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